HOLY TRIDENT – our Ride 255 just got a big thumbs up from German SURF, thanks for taking it for a spin Stephan Gölnitz!!
here’s the overseas translation (by google) >>>
HOLY TRIDENT
Shaping icon Peter Thommen presents a daring concept with the Thruster Freerider.
Here’s your quick and reliable buying guide for the Thommen Ride in 60 seconds: Are you looking for a freeride board that starts planing quickly and easily, starting at approximately 2.55 meters? And on which you can slip into the straps even faster and easier than into an oversized slippers? A board that never rears up uncontrollably, even with a 5.5 sail in strong winds? A board that always zips flat and controlled across the water, yet can be squeezed through tight turns on jibes, and, thanks to its short fins, also performs well in shallow, flat waters? On which the pressure is evenly distributed across both feet, even at top speed, and which glides completely independently through choppy water without the need for active stabilization? A board on which you can stand very relaxed and with a comfortable foot position, even in the comparatively far inner outer strap positions, thanks to the low leverage of the fins? The Ride 125 offers all of this – and the LTD version also has a sophisticated, lightweight construction. However, the three short fins (1 x 28 cm + 2 x 10 cm) generate little lift when planing. Therefore, the Ride can’t be pumped up like a “normal” sporty freeride or freecarve board and then accelerated with pressure via the fins. Especially in light planing winds and on upwind courses, the support of a long fin is lacking – which, however, also requires more riding skill and body tension. Wide planing jibes are easy to achieve, and the board can be properly carved, especially in flat water. However, for perfect planing, the fins also offer less support in turns. Could this exceptional board be right for you? Then you can find detailed reviews on surf-magazin.de.
Surf conclusion: A narrow and rather small-looking, but very easy-to-surf freemove board with a very wide wind range and very easy control. Less powerful in light planing winds than boards with a long single fin.
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Three short fins and a slim tail enable very tight jibe radii, even at high speed.
Three short fins and the step deck are the standout features. The glazed, lapped nose completes the sophisticated look of the LTD version.